Courses Taught

Below is a list of the courses Kate has taught / or teaches currently, accompanied by the SCSU course catalog description for each course, and a link to the SCSU Course Catalog. Each course is linked to its own page, where the more recent syllabii and other course-related information are available. If you are a student in one of these courses, you can use your SCSU credentials to access course content in D2L-Brightspace on the SCSU website.

AHS 106 Natural Hazards and Human Society

Interaction of human societies with natural hazards spanning atmospheric, hydrologic and geologic processes is discussed based upon in-depth case studies. Effect of the hazards on human society and the effect of human action on exacerbating the hazards.AHS 106 Additional Details and SyllabusSt. Cloud Catalog Listing
3 Credits, Fall, Spring; Goal Area 3 & Goal Area 10

AHS 305 Historical Geology

Evolution of the earth with emphasis on biological and physical events of the stratigraphic record. Field work. This course is usually taught by Dr. Jean Hoff.St. Cloud Catalog Listing
3 Credits, Fall – even years; Lab Class, Requires AHS 205 or AHS 220

AHS 491 Senior Research Proposal

Description of the senior research project or study. Examination of procedural steps and tools available at SCSU for completing the research project. Preparation of a proposal for a viable research project or study. Taught by various AHS Faculty.St. Cloud Catalog Listing
2 Credits, Fall or Spring, Instructor Permission

AHS 492 Senior Research Project

Complete a concentrated study or research project in an area of earth and atmospheric science. Complete written and oral presentations of the results. Taught by various AHS Faculty.St. Cloud Catalog Listing
2 Credits, Fall or Spring, Instructor Permission